Football scholarships remain one of the most competitive fields in the world of
sports scholarships, but full scholarships are more common in football than in any
other sport. These scholarships are heavily regulated by the NCAA, which means there
is a great amount of emphasis placed on not only talent but academic record as all
those awarded scholarships must meet certain GPA requirements.
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Many larger schools will have recruiters aware of talent on high school football
fields, and marketing your skills has become an important piece of landing a football
scholarship. As a high visibility sport that is often used as a tool to raise fundraising
dollars from alums, those chosen for full rides at the big universities should consider
themselves part of an elite group of athletes. That said, schools where football
is not a way of life and more of a premium is placed on academics, it may be easier
to not only land a spot on the team but compete for scholarship money. Don’t rule
out smaller schools where factors like need come in when doling out available funding.
Most football scholarships will come directly from the college you’re attending.
For examples of these and other football scholarships, check out the links below.
For additional information about awards based on different criteria, try conducting
a free college scholarship search at Scholarships.com.
Established by Alliance Pipeline in 2001, this scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to a student-athlete who demonstrates strong academic performance. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA and participate in an intercollegiate sport. The amount of the scholarship will be determined by January of each year by the Director of the University Advancement based on the interest earnings in the [...] More
To be eligible for the Augustana College Athletic Grant, students must earn at least a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at Augustana to maintain these scholarships in subsequent years. these grants are awarded to outstanding student-athletes; NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website. [...] More
Two (2) scholarships will be awarded from a fund established by Dale and Marla Peck of Miami, FL, in memory of their son, Dale Peck, Jr. The scholarships will be awarded to student football participants who show outstanding exemplifications of citizenship, service and leadership. Preference will be given to someone from the southern Florida area, but others will be considered. For more [...] More
The Joe Cribari Scholarship is awarded to a graduating member of one of the four Poudre School District High School football teams. The applicant must have demonstrated leadership, good sportsmanship, and excelled in the sport of football. Applicants must also have a 3.5 or greater GPA, with goals to attend any degree granting university or college. An essay on post-secondary plans, career goals, [...] More
The Mike Lozano Scholarship is given annually to a graduating high school senior athlete from the northernmost 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required and students must be interested in pursuing a degree in education and/or coaching for the purpose of teaching and coaching at the high school level upon graduation from college. For more information or to apply, please [...] More
Traditionally taken the first two weeks of May, the AP Exams test students’ knowledge from their Advanced Placement classes, with the possibility of being awarded college credit for a high score. Last year, the College Board made significant chances to the AP Exams in order to accommodate the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on students, schools and curriculums. This year, the exams will look more like they have in the past, but with some notable changes. [...]
Let’s say you’ve made it. You are enrolled in college, or have been for a year or two. You’re receiving some financial aid, or even a scholarship, but something’s missing. It’s money. No matter how generous the package you’re receiving is, there’s always one more book to buy, one more activity fee, one more dining hall bill… [...]
The coronavirus made laptops a necessity for college students. Where before students without personal computers or laptops could use on-campus computers and provided software to meet the technological needs of their courses, the shift last spring to online classes necessitated that students have a stable internet connection and a compatible device. While the majority of students were able to meet this requirement, according to a study by EDUCASE, some students found themselves without a modern laptop that could run the most up-to-date browser, use RAM-heavy software or keep up even with reliable high-speed Wi-Fi. One university has announced a unique remedy for this technical situation. [...]
